This is a fun new series. I absolutely love it. It takes place in the 1930’s which is a breath of fresh air. It is nice to read about how things were back then, and the author really hits the mark. The storylines are interesting, and I love the characters. I cannot wait until the next book is out.

Traveling back in time, we have the main character at the World's Fair, and stumbles onto a murder. With a suspect apprehended, but second guessing whether he actually committed the crime, finds the main character and the reader knee deep into a murder. Full of suspense, twists and turns, this story is one that will keep the reader on their toes.

This is the 3rd installment of the Murder She Reported series. I had not read the prior two books so this was the first I have read. This is set in 1939 New York City and Elizabeth “Biz” Adams is a reporter at the Daily Trumpet and she and her mentor Ralph Kaminsky are covering the World’s Fair. What they discover is a dead woman with a nylon stocking wrapped around her neck. They take some pictures and also capture the arrest of Joey Dorman a young hot dog vendor who was fond of the victim. Biz is happy as the pictures end on the front page, however, she is haunted by the expressions of Joey and is determined to find the truth whether he is innocent or guilty. Biz and Ralph begin their investigating and he winds up in the hospital as they are people out there who want to keep the truth hidden. Biz has to continue on her own. She also has a budding romance with a detective Sal Marino. This was a good mystery and was very interesting to read about the era prior to World War 2.

Such smooth reading. I am enjoying how the plot and characters are developing in this series. Feisty enlightened young lady, strong hero type, and a curmudgeon. Add in the glimpses of history and life style of the time period and you have a winner. Wonder what happens next.

I love that these books are unique among the cozy genre. They have a grittier, more mysterious air to them while still avoiding the violence and gruesome details of other crime genres. To me this series truly reflects the Golden Age of detective fiction.

It is 1939 and a young woman is found dead at the World’s Fair in bustling New York City, with of newly available nylon stockings tied around her neck. Elizabeth “Biz” Adams snaps a photo of the unfortunate scene which lands on the front page of The Daily Trumpet newspaper. She should be thrilled, but she can’t help but notice there is a disconnect between the crime scene and the man arrested for the homicide. Biz and her mentor, reporter Ralph Kaminksy, decide to do a little digging. But when Kaminsky ends up hospitalized, Biz is forced to investigate on her own. She soon finds there are some secrets people will kill to keep. There are twists and turns while motives abound.

This is the third in the series. The first is, Murder, She Reported. The Second book is, Murder, She Uncovered. If you’ve missed the previous books, I highly recommend you read them too. However, this is a wonderfully written book that stands alone as well.

Biz Adams and Ralph Kaminsky are meant to be photographing and reporting, not solving crime but that's what happens in the third installment about a wealthy young woman who steps out of her family expectations to follow her own interests. This time, Biz's photo of Joey the hot dog vendor accused of murdering a woman he was clearly obsessed with, bugs them enough that they go out and investigate. Bad things happen to Kaminsky but Biz remains determined to find the truth. There's a nice little romance going on with Detective Sal Marino. This is a quick read with nice atmospherics from the World's Fair. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A historical cozy.

Elizabeth Adams, from a well to do family. working for the Daily Trumpet as a photographer goes with the reporter Kaminsky who takes her out to crime scenes to cover stories. He heard of something at the New York Worlds Fair and while there happened to hear of a murder and they get the information on the victim and the people that knew her. .As it happens while they are investigating, Kaminsky goes to the hospital and Elizabeth decides to investigate on her own reporting to Kaminsky so he can call it in to meet dead lines. Things happen that gets her into trouble but she keeps going. A fast read with an exciting end! A Netgalley ARC.

Fans of this series will be thrilled with this latest offering.
An interesting protagonist and a well written whodunit set around the premise of the World's Fair.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Kindle Copy for Review from NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group – Alibi.

I received an ARC of the book in exchange for an honest review.

During the World Fair a wealthy socialite stumbles across a murder and corruption. She is an upcoming reporter covering the fair finding the body and happens to photograph the police arresting the suspect a vendor at the fair.

Despite getting the photo, she does not believe the vendor did it when she sees his expression in the photograph. She and her fellow reporter will further investigate further to prove his innocence or guilt. But things get sticky when her partner ends up in the hospital will she be next?

It is a quaint time period cozy.

Another excellent addition to this series.
It's delightful to see the characters developing professionally, personally, and romantically.
The World's Fair makes an exciting and diverse setting for all the adventures.
Kaminsky is lucky to have a smart and forceful friend looking after him!

This was an entertaining cozy mystery, mostly set at the 1939 NY World's Fair. There were several twists and turns, but I found the ending to be abrupt. Perhaps because another case will follow and then we'll see how her love interest responded to her discovery.

Murder, She Encountered is my introduction to "Biz" & her partner, Kaminsky. I feel that I should probably have read the first two books first--I thought she was a reporter, but they act more like detectives. The story takes place in 1939 & I feel the descriptions are accurate, based on what I have read of the times. The Worlds Fair in NY is the setting, along with Hell's Kitchen & the surrounding burbs. The story line flows, along with the usual twists & turns of a cozy mystery. I did not know who the murderer was until it was revealed.

Thank you to NetGalley & Penguin Random House for the opportunity to preview this new book (& new to me series)

Cute historical cosy mystery Elizabeth Adams is a society girl going against the grain by working as a photographer for the newspaper. When her and her reporter/mentor go to the World’s Fair to cover a murder they decide to investigate further. I liked that Elizabeth was a strong character trying to be an independent woman while still being conscious of her family’s feelings and societal standards. I did feel at times like the author was making a very deliberate effort to include period details to the point where it felt forced? It was not enough to destroy my enjoyment of the story. I would like to see this character developed further.

1939, New York City. Photographer Elizabeth “Biz” Adams and Ralph Kaminsky, reporter, are sent by the Daily Trumpet to the World Fair. Here a body of a female has been discovered, murdered. Joey Dorman, a hot dog vendor, is arrested straightaway but neither believe him to be guilty, and so set out to uncover the real culprit. But there is another body discovered, a sailor just off a French ship. Is there a connection.
An enjoyable cozy mystery though I still don't find Elizabeth that interesting.
A NetGalley Book

These books are so cute and fun to read! I love how the author incorporates all of the little sensory details, really making you feel like you're in the 1920s and walking alongside the main characters at the World's Fair. You might think you know whodunit, but there are plenty of twists and turns to keep you second guessing!

World's Fair, NYC, murder investigation, murder, newspapers, reporter

I thought it was great! A woman with brains who isn't afraid to use them and discovers her calling along the way. Biz was born into an upper class family but that's just not a good fit for her. She's been the camera person for an experienced newsman and they're on the crime beat. On the grounds of the 1939 World's Fair, the first body is in the show swimming pool and the sleuthing begins. There are other bodies that don't appear tied to the original at first, an interesting police detective, red herrings, and plot twists. Don't miss this one!
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